The New Wine Lover's Companion - 4th Edition by Ron Herbst (Paperback)

About the Book

The original edition of this book was hailed by as the best new wine book in more than a decade. . . and this edition is better than ever. Learn everything you need to know about buying, storing, serving, and enjoying wine. Includes appendices, charts, and more.

Book Synopsis

Everything you need to know about buying, ordering, and serving wine!

Unlock the secrets of wine with The New Wine Lover's Companion. This comprehensive and accessible book is designed for both seasoned oenophiles and newcomers to the world of wine, providing a wealth of knowledge and delightful discoveries for all.

With vivid descriptions and insightful commentary of 4,000 wines produced all around the world, this guide showcases an extensive array, highlighting their unique flavors, characteristics, and aromas. From classic Bordeaux to vibrant New World varietals, every wine region is beautifully unveiled, offering an unforgettable tasting experience in the comfort of your home.

The A-to-Z entries describe grape varieties; wine styles; wine growing regions; wine making techniques; wine-tasting terms; sizes and styles of glassware, wine bottles and wine openers; optimal temperatures for serving different wines; and much more.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply relaxing after a long day, this guide is your go-to companion for impeccable wine pairing suggestions. Impress your guests and elevate your culinary adventures by matching each dish with the perfect wine to elevate its flavors.

Indulge in the timeless joy of wine tasting and become an enlightened connoisseur of the world's most celebrated beverage.

Additional advice and information includes:

• Tips on buying wine
• Ordering wine in a restaurant
• Understanding the information on wine bottle labels
• Opening and serving wine at home
• How to store leftover wine...and much more

Here is everything worth knowing about buying, storing, serving, and enjoying wine! Includes extensive appendices, charts, a glossary, and a bibliography.

Review Quotes

"...an invaluable, user-friendly reference. I learned something from the very first page I turned to, and keep learning as I keep turning."
--William Rice, Food and Wine Columnist, Chicago Tribune

"A great reference! . . . excellent and accurate source for both wine professionals and those involved with wine purely for the love of it."
--Jacques Pépin, cookbook author and TV chef

"If you're looking for a straightforward, user-friendly wine reference, The New Wine Lover's Companion is an ideal holiday gift for any lover of the grape, novice and sommelier alike. Authors Ron and Sharon Tyler Herbst, give you the back story; sometimes they limit it to a paragraph, often the 'definition' takes up an entire page. And the terms aren't only those you read in wine reviews. You get the full treatment, and stories within stories. The entry for barrique doesn't stop at telling you it means "barrel;" go to "barrel" and you learn about a dozen different kinds of wine barrels, from a feuillette and a Fuder to a Doppelstück, puncheon and Viertelstück -- how they were named, where they're used and what's inside the cask. If you're interested in wine, it's really fascinating stuff. This informative book is practically an entire wine education. As references go, The Wine Lover's Companion is a page-turner. If you're looking for a straightforward, user-friendly wine reference, The New Wine Lover's Companion is an ideal holiday gift for any lover of the grape, novice and sommelier alike."
--The Wine Buzz, www.thewinebuzz.com

"Now in an updated fourth edition, The New Wine Lover's Companion is a user-friendly reference to the world of fine wine, with alphabetical entries covering everything from "alluvial soil" (a type of soil prized in the viticultural world for the flavorful grapes it produces) to "Zinfandel" (a red-wine grape grown primarily in California). Charts and tables, guides to storing and serving wine, a bibliography, and much more round out this superb resource. Highly recommended, especially for anyone curious to learn more about the depth of wine culture."
--The Midwest Book Review